12 New Year gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves photography
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For a boyfriend who loves photography, the best New Year gifts give his eye a fresh year to fill: a photo book of the last one, an instant camera, a trip to shoot, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that plays your memories back.
12 New Year gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves photography
A pixel game that plays your memories back Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the moments you have photographed rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A spontaneous trip
A ticket to a city he has wanted to photograph, booked for January. Around $100-500.
An instant camera
A Fujifilm Instax Mini for casual shots. Around $70-110.
A film camera
A used Canon AE-1 or Olympus OM-1 with a roll of Kodak Portra. Test it first. Around $150-350.
A printed photo book
Your best shots of the year, with captions. Order early. Around $25-80.
Flowers
A bouquet delivered with the gift. Around $25-70.
An experience day
A guided photo walk or a sunrise shoot with a local photographer. Around $50-150.
A camera strap
A leather strap from Peak Design or a local maker. Around $25-70.
A framed print of his photo
One of his own shots, printed large on fine-art paper. Around $30-120.
A photography book
A book from a photographer he admires. Around $25-70.
A memory card set
Fast SD cards from SanDisk or Lexar. Check his camera. Around $20-60.
A photo walk
Spend an afternoon shooting a neighbourhood together. It costs nothing.
Buying for a photographer
Photographers are specific about bodies, lenses and mounts. Check his kit before you buy gear. Prints, books and trips are safer than hardware you guess at.
A photo of the two of you, framed, usually means more than an accessory.
If New Year is tomorrow
Vouchers and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note and he still has something to open.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves photography for New Year?
A photo book, an instant camera or a trip to shoot. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game that plays your memories back.
What is a unique New Year gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another accessory.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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